Prescott School Board weathers aftermath of failed referendum

Athletic Director Andrew Caudill presents option 1 to the Prescott School Board, which eliminates all athletic C-teams to the school board.

At the March 20 Prescott School Board meeting, President Mike Matzek had reassured all that what will happen to the operations of the district is not a scare tactic but is based on facts and drastic …

Have A Heart welcomes new director

Have A Heart Director Wanda Burnley (in jean jacket) accepts the $10,000 Power of 100 Women – Roberts/Hammond award on April 18.

TOWN OF RIVER FALLS – Have A Heart Inc. recently welcomed a new program director and the future looks bright for this nonprofit organization dedicated to adults with physical and developmental …

New apartment building proposed for Crossing Meadows

Gerrard Corporation is planning to build a 54-unit apartment building off Alexander Avenue in Crossing Meadows Business Park in Ellsworth.

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth Village Board meeting April 16 saw not only board reorganization, but plans for a new housing development in Crossing Meadows. The board approved a Certified …

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Travis Crow is Wyman Visiting Professor in Art at UWRF April 29

RIVERF FALLS - Travis Crow, the Spring 2024 Walker D. and Helen Bryant Wyman Visiting Professor in Art at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, will deliver a free public lecture on Monday, April …

Art Beat: Student Art Show is astounding

The following information was submitted to the submit news form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Margreth last name: Downing address: 555 N Main city: River Falls …

The Mittags were presented with a trophy for winning the South Kinnickinnic Soil Your Undies contest the the Farmer-Led Watershed Council annual meeting in April, where farmers and landowners discussed how to protect local surface and groundwaters with their farming practices.

River Falls beef farmers win 'Soil Your Undies' contest

RIVER FALLS - The Soil Your Undies contest combines crude humor and crude science to help farmers see how the management choices they make impact the soil they work in. For two years now, local …

RFSD honored nationally for 4th consecutive year for music education support

RIVER FALLS - The School District of River Falls (SDRF) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music …

Earth Fest attendees could feast on sustainable food options for free, such as hummus vegetable wraps, grass-fed beef burgers, vegan sloppy joes, quinoa salad and sunflower seed cookies.

Striking gold: Efforts to improve sustainability net UWRF its highest ranking

RIVER FALLS – From helping stage Earth Fest in conjunction with Earth Day, to creating a bee hotel and a surrounding pollinator-friendly garden, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls …

Government

CAPITOL REPORT: GOP U.S. Senate candidate Hovde putting millions into his own campaign

The U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin is well underway. Ads are running. And money is flowing. GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde loaned his campaign $8 million during the first quarter while …

Crime

Prescott man charged with sexual assault

Editor’s note: This article may contain disturbing content not suitable for children and/or those who are survivors of sexual or domestic violence. An 18-year-old Prescott man is being …

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Industry veteran joins PPCS as CFO

ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) announces Becky Bradburn as its next Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Bradburn is an industry veteran with a wealth of …

Ellsworth tennis sees biggest program numbers in years

The Ellsworth Panthers boys’ tennis team played its second and third meets this week, losing 6-1 to Osceola Chieftains on Monday and 7-0 to Lakeland Union on Thursday. It has been a work …

River Falls catcher Jordan Torrez makes the play at the plate and pops up ready to gun down a runner looking to advance.

Panthers win 3 straight games, sit atop MBC

The Ellsworth Panthers won three straight this week, defeating the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Cougars 13-2 and winning the doubleheader against the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks 5-2 and 2-1 on Thursday. It …

The 2024 Spring Valley golf team has improved with each meet they’ve played, and they will look to keep that going with three rounds on deck for this week.

Uncooperative weather challenges golf teams

The Spring Valley Cardinals played their fourth conference match of the season at Glen Hills Golf Course in Glenwood City on Thursday, taking fourth place. The weather was uncooperative to say …

Jack Bechel putting a good swing on the ball for the Elmwood-Plum City Wolves.

Prescott splits games with SCC, slaughters Mondovi

The Prescott Cardinals split a double header on Thursday against the St. Croix Central Panthers, winning 11-1 in game one and losing 4-3 in game two, and then played Mondovi on Saturday at home in …

Prescott golfer competes in Big Ten Women’s Championship

Ava Salay played in the Big Ten Women’s Championship for the Wisconsin Badgers as a freshman at Bulle Rock in Havre de Grace, Maryland this past weekend where they finished eighth out of 13 …

Youth baseball clinic set for Firehall Field

PRESCOTT – The St. Croix Valley Youth Baseball Clinic will be held Saturday, April 26 at Firehall Field in Prescott. The free event includes a free T-shirt, lunch and instruction from Prescott …

The Skinny on Falcon Sports: No Mr. In-between

"Gather round me everybody/Gather round me while I preach some/ Feel a sermon comin' on me/The topic will be sin/And that's what I'm agin/If you wanna hear my story/Then settle back and just sit …

Shots from the hip: Youth injuries are increasing in severity

The Prescott Cardinal softball team faced one of the top pitchers in Northwestern’s Ellie Peterson on Saturday. An expected NCAA Division 1 recruit, Peterson was the winning pitcher in …

Shots from the hip: Cardinals honor Ron Stark

Well done. The Cardinal baseball team has placed “RS” stickers on their batting helmets to honor longtime supporter, volunteer, and “Friend of Baseball Award” winner Ron Stark …

Community

Prescott Fire Department heats up spring with community fundraiser

Prescott Fire Department will host their annual Spring Fling fundraiser on April 27th, featuring delicious food, prizes, and fun for the whole family!

Prescott – Get ready to sizzle and socialize! The Prescott Fire Department (PFD) is hosting its annual Spring Fling fundraiser on Saturday, April 27 to raise critical funds for new equipment …

UWRF to host May 2 event to discuss Veterans’ mental health

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will host a Thursday, May 2, discussion about mental health concerns among Veterans and military students, an event made possible by a …

May schedule for River Falls Senior Center

May is one busy month at the River Falls Senior Center (119 Union St.) Check out their activities! All events listed are at Wellhaven unless otherwise noted. Cinco de Mayo – May 5 …

Senior Gathering Place activities for April 24

PRESCOTT – Welcome spring! I hope you are enjoying the daffodils, tulips, magnolia bushes and forsythia bushes that adorn the yards in Prescott! Several Gathering Place members attended a …

Ellsworth Senior Center activities for April 24

The Ellsworth Senior Center would like to invite all senior citizens ages 50 and greater to the following events to be held at the senior center: Come and join the Pool Players …

Education

Board of Regents president to speak at UWRF commencement

RIVER FALLS – The president of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents will be the keynote speaker at this year’s University of Wisconsin-River Falls spring commencement on …

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Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival celebrates not only delicious cheese, but the culture and heritage behind the tasty morsel.